September 11 led US to launch 25 years of ‘failed war at enormous cost’
- Posted on September 10, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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In brief
Two decades after the September 11 attacks, a firsthand account examines America's subsequent military interventions and their consequences. Despite significant investment and loss of life, critics argue that the wars launched in response have failed to achieve their strategic objectives. This analysis questions whether the nation has absorbed critical lessons from these costly conflicts and explores the geopolitical implications of prolonged military engagement in the Middle East and beyond.
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September 11 led US to launch 25 years of ‘failed war at enormous cost’
Peter Hartcher was in Washington, DC, during the deadliest act of terrorism in modern history. But have we forgotten the lessons learnt in its wake?
